Middle School Learning Specialist (Grades 5-8) Long Term Substitute

Louise S. McGehee School
New Orleans, LA, USA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide small-group intervention for students.
• Collaborate and develop relationships with Middle School teaching teams to design differentiated instruction, build accommodations, and modifications into lesson plans and student materials.
• Work with classroom teachers to understand and create a sustainable and effective plan for recommendations of all Psych-Ed evaluations.
• Develop and maintain communication and documentation related to learning support.
• Assess student growth and use data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Build collaborative relationships with families in a way that honors their voices and wisdom as a cherished part of a student’s educational team.
• Build community with students and families for advocacy, education, and connection.
• Attend faculty meetings, division level meetings, professional development opportunities, and perform other duties as determined by the Head of School.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field. Master’s degree or equivalent training, strongly preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of students and families.
• Confidence and experience with middle school reading, writing, and mathematics.
• In-depth experience with a broad range of educational technology tools.

FLSA Classification: Exempt (daily rate)
Job Type: Long Term (12 weeks)
Hours of work: 40+ in person
Start Date: September 2026

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